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"Hollywood Cats" (ACC Distribution, $45) When the Hollywood studios took over the wilds of Los Angeles in the 1930s, the backlots, soundstages and production offices became a playground for stray kittens and cats. More than tolerated, they were catered to with feeding stations around the properties. Hundreds were born on the grounds, and they nudged their way into the hearts of stars and staff — and sometimes into Hollywood history, as did the gray tabby that sits on Marlon Brando's knee in "The Godfather." Fan magazines even ran stories about the most famous fur balls, including Orangey, who played Holly Golightly's "Cat" in...

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"Hollywood Cats"
(ACC Distribution, $45)
When the Hollywood studios took over the wilds of Los Angeles in the 1930s, the backlots, soundstages and production offices became a playground for stray kittens and cats. More than tolerated, they...

Singer-actress Selena Gomez has sold her picture-perfect house in Tarzana for $3.45 million.
The Traditional-style home is entered through a blue stone patio with a fountain. Bay windows flank the red front door, which opens to a high-ceiling entry...

From the moment AJ Palmgren learned of Lot 397, he knew he had to have it.
But he had never bid at an auction before, and as he took a seat toward the back of the gallery, his nerves took over.
"I hoped I wasn't going to space out," he...

The former estate of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard in the historic Old Las Palmas area of Palm Springs is for sale at $2.195 million.
The seller is film producer Joel Douglas, brother of actor Michael Douglas and the son of actor Kirk Douglas.
Built in...

Mel Brooks has six fingers on his left hand.
At least that's what future generations might think when they check out his handprints and footprints outside the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where on Monday the "Young Frankenstein" director...

Every August, Turner Classic Movies celebrates "Summer Under the Stars" by featuring the films of a legendary star each day. So set your DVRs for Wednesday when TCM airs 13 films starring timeless leading man Cary Grant. The tribute features...

When the secretary of State invites you into bed, it's hard to say no.
At the end of a long week filming the new CBS drama "Madam Secretary," Téa Leoni is exhausted. Because there are few comfortable places available on the makeshift...

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Oatman. If it was good enough for Clark Gable and Carole Lombard on their honeymoon, Oatman should be good enough for you, although it's been 73 years since the Hollywood couple spent their honeymoon night in the allegedly haunted...

A decade ago, when my wife and I were honeymooning on Italy's Amalfi Coast, we'd talked — maybe even vowed — to return there for our 10th wedding anniversary if we still liked each other. After all, it would be 10 years. That's a pretty big number for a...

April 14, 1961: One of the joys of these old newspapers is stumbling across an undiscovered gem, and Tom Treanor has one today: An interview with Paul Revere Williams, the famous African American architect. Williams discusses a major project he ...

May 31, 1941 – Arthur Hohmann, the LAPD’s reform police chief, will step down in June, citing the deaths of his son and his mother. He was replaced by Clemence C.B. “Jack” Horrall, who served as chief during World War ...

Christine Ebersole will be at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday with Stephen Sondheim and Brian Stokes Mitchell as part of "Stephen Sondheim: In Conversation." She discusses the story of her development.

Universal is more than just the home of a celebrated tour, it's been making movies for exactly 100 years. In recognition of that fact, the studio has reissued some of its best films in a series of commemorative DVDs.

"A Star Is Born," "Nothing Sacred," "A Farewell to Arms" and "Bird of Paradise" are part of Kino Classics' collection of David O. Selznick-produced films. They're Kenneth Turan's DVD picks of the week.